1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 255 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 131 | 944 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |