1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 9 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
