2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 32 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 680 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Virage | 131 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2500 mm |
