1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300

To start off, both 1961 Fiat 2300 and 1961 Fiat 1300 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 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 275 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 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 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 2300 1961 Fiat 1300
Make Fiat Fiat
Model 2300 1300
Year Released 1961 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2278 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 76.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 71.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 38 L


 

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