1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1970 Fiat 130

To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.

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. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Ferrari 375 Indy 1970 Fiat 130
Make Ferrari Fiat
Model 375 Indy 130
Year Released 1951 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4493 cc 2866 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 346 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 970 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2730 mm


 

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