1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1967 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1967 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 131 | Victor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |