1943 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1978 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1943 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1943 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Lancia Aprilia | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Lancia | Fiat |
| Model | Aprilia | 131 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1484 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
