1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 24 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | F355 | 130 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |