1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 515 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 131 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
