1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1974 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 28 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfetta | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
