1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 185 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, 1987 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
