1980 Fiat 131 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131.
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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 131 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 739 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |