1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1991 Venturi Coupe is newer by 30 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Venturi Coupe (256 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 325 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, 1991 Venturi Coupe (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 1300 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
