1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 530 kg more than 1982 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 131 | P5B |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1365 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
