1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1975 Fiat 131 and 1975 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 131 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 131 | 500 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 18 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |