1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 972 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 700 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:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
