1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 243 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 328 GTS | 131 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
