1982 Fiat 131 vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 280 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |
