1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 McLaren M19
To start off, 1972 McLaren M19 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 982 kg more than 1972 McLaren M19.
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 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1972 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1972 McLaren M19 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:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1972 McLaren M19 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 130 | M19 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
