1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Lancia 037 | 131 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |