1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 9 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 72 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1300 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
