1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1975 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 131 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |