1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 131 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |