1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 29 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 355 Spider | 130 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
