1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | 130 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |