1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1979 Dodge Aspen and 1979 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Aspen | 131 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
