1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 86 kg more than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Break | GTI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
