1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1973 Holden UTE 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. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 131 | UTE |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
