1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 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. Both 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1981 Fiat 131 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1981 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | 131 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |