1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |