1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 22 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 350 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
