1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 225 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 225 | 132 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |