1978 Fiat 131 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |