1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Holden | Fiat |
| Model | Sunbird | 130 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
