2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 2006 Cadillac BLS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | BLS | 130 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
