1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 205 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | 911 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
