1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 240 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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131. 1985 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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