1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 80 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, 1977 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 912 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |