1980 Fiat 131 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 485 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Condor |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |