1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 131 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
