1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 130 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |