1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 130 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
