1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 100 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Riviera | 130 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| 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 | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
