1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 281 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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |