1995 Rover MGF vs. 1979 Fiat 131

To start off, 1995 Rover MGF 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover MGF (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover MGF should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 314 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 Rover MGF (236 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm). This means 1995 Rover MGF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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