1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 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 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 274 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 954 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 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 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Virage | 131 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
