1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 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 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Holden | Fiat |
Model | Belmont | 131 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |