1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (176 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 2000 | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |