1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
