1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 571 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 131 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
