2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | Carrera GT | 130 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 80 L |
