1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Porsche 993

To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 475 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.

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