1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1981 GMC Jimmy

To start off, 1981 GMC Jimmy is newer by 6 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 GMC Jimmy. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.

Because 1981 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 1981 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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