1980 Fiat 131 vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 700 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 2011 Alpina B5 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. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 131 | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alpina |
| Model | 131 | B5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
