1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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. 1975 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 312 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 312 | 130 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 12600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |