1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 308 and 1976 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | 130 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |