1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |