1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Vega | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |