2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 271 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Town & Country | 130 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
