1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
