1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 1900 | 132 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |