2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 178 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
