1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 550 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 131 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
