1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 600 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:
1958 Abarth 600 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 130 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 585 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |