1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 540 kg more than 1979 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
| Model | Firebird | 131 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
