1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 130 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
