1987 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 51 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 130 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
