1954 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1970 Fiat 130

To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 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. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 America 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.

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1954 Ferrari 375 America 1970 Fiat 130
Make Ferrari Fiat
Model 375 America 130
Year Released 1954 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4523 cc 2866 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2730 mm