1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 89 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |