1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 131 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
