1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 27 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 130 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
