1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1964 Fiat 1300 and 1964 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1964 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 1300 | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 1300 | TR4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |