1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Fiat 131

To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 655 kg more than 1978 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 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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