1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1982 Fiat 131 and 1982 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1982 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
