1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 130 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
