1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 610 | 130 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |