2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 38 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Jeep | Fiat |
| Model | Liberty | 130 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
