1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 25 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 130 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
