1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is newer by 37 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 130 | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
