1981 Fiat 131 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 21 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Will weights approximately 400 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 2002 Toyota Will 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, 2002 Toyota Will 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, 2002 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Will |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |