1974 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 840 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
