1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 213 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 131 | Ventora |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |