1974 AC 428 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 3 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 AC 428.
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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 428 | 130 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |