1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 14 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | V6 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
