1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Junior | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |