1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 555 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 131 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
