1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 131 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |