1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 549 kg more than 1974 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 3-Litre | 131 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |