1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 220 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 928 (500 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |