1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
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, 1982 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
