1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 350 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 131 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
