1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
