1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
