1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 29 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 130 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
