1990 Renault Alpine vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 1975 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Alpine | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
