1981 Fiat 131 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 414 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 2013 Lotus Evora 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. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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