1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 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 1966 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
