1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
