1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
