1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
