1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1975 Fiat 131
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1975 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 391 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |