1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 560 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1977 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Fiat | Avanti |
Model | 131 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |