1981 Fiat 131 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 29 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 837 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 2010 Dodge Charger 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. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | 131 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3048 mm |
