1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
