1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 885 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 131 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
