1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 340 Mexico | 131 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |