1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1987 TVR 420 | |
Make | Fiat | TVR |
Model | Berline | 420 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 59 L |