1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 130 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
