1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 610 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 131 | Volare |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |