1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 494 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Century |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |