1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Mitsubishi SST
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi SST is newer by 23 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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi SST should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi SST will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1998 Mitsubishi SST | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 130 | SST |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
