1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 130 | Starfire |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |