1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 131 and 1981 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 285 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 944 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |