1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 716 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Eldorado | 130 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
