1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 11 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 288 GTO | 130 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |
