1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 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), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 260 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 130 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 255 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 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 |