1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Cabriolet | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |