1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 40 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 130 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
