1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 750 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
