1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 20 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Tempra | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
