1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1100 | 130 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |