2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | 131 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2500 mm |
