1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1956 Abarth Renault. 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. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth Renault | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Renault | 130 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |