1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 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 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
