1965 Fiat 2300 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 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 2300 | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |