1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Fiat 131 and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
