1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1979 Fiat 131 and 1979 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 485 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 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Fiat 131 1979 Porsche 928
Make Fiat Porsche
Model 131 928
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1297 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 53 HP 295 HP
Torque 94 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2510 mm


 

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