1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 126 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
