1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 131 | 10 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |