1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Fiat | AC |
| Model | 131 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
