1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Fiat 131
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |