1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
