1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen K 70 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen K 70. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1973 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
