1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GTA | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |