1977 Fiat 131 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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