1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 272 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 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 131 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
