2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 26 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LaCrosse | 130 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
