1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 16 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 794 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1995 Aston Martin Virage 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. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Virage | 131 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
