1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1982 Fiat 131
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1982 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 1900 | 131 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |