1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | 130 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |