1997 Buick Century vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 23 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Century | 130 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
