1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 41 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), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |