1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 470 kg more than 1974 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 130 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
