1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 1969 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |