1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 131 and 1980 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 928 (239 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 928 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 131 | 1980 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 131 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
