1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GT | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2500 mm |