1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 22 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Fiat | Venturi |
Model | 131 | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |