1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 400 and 1983 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 131 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |