1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1471 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | 131 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |