1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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 Fiat 131 (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 131 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
