1990 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
