1974 Fiat 131 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 36 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 666 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | 131 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |