1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
