1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 330 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, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm). This means 1969 Monteverdi 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1969 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
| Model | 1300 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
