1979 Fiat 131 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 506 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | 131 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3048 mm |
