1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 615 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 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 400 | |
Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
Model | 1300 | 400 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 130 L |