1984 Fiat 131 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 370 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Altezza |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |