1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1300 and 1961 Fiat 2300 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1300 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |