1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1983 Fiat 131
To start off, 1983 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 560 kg more than 1983 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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1983 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Impala | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |