1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Datsun 240Z
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 130 and 1971 Datsun 240Z were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1971 Datsun 240Z.
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 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Datsun 240Z. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Datsun 240Z. 1971 Datsun 240Z 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 Datsun 240Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1971 Datsun 240Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Datsun |
| Model | 130 | 240Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2300 mm |
