1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 342 America | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 342 America | 130 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |