1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 131 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
