1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 592 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
