1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 670 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 131 | 442 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |