1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 20 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Fiat | Italdesign |
| Model | 131 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
