1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Fiat 131
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Fiat 131 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Greyhound | 131 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |