1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 437 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 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 131 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
