1971 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1971 Avanti Avanti and 1971 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1971 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Avanti Avanti | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 130 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
