1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1978 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |