1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Alfa 6 | 131 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |