1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
