1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Disco Volante | 131 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |