1970 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131.
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 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1978 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | 914 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 290 mm | 1370 mm |
