Fiat 131 4 doors (1978 – 1981) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1979 – 1984): specs compared
The Fiat 131 4 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,120 kg. At 4,384 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta is 152 mm longer than the Fiat 131 4 doors.
| Specification |
Fiat
131 4 doors
1978 – 1981
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | 4 Doors · Sedan | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 140 hp | 82 – 130 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 214 Nm | 142 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 18.0 s | 9.7 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 190 km/h | 155 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 7.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,232 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,060 – 1,195 kg | 1,120 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.