1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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, 1973 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 914 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |