1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | SSM |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
