1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1065 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat 131. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 131 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
