1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 66 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, both vehicles can yield 255 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1972 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. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | 130 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |