1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 31 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 392 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Element |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
