1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 130 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
