1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |