1980 Porsche 924 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1981 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 924 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | 924 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
