1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 20 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
