1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 131 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
