1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 2600 | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 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 | 1116 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |