1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1992 Venturi Coupe is newer by 11 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 150 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, 1992 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1992 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 131 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
