1978 Fiat 131 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 33 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 317 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
