1996 Venturi 400 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 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:
| 1996 Venturi 400 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Venturi | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
