1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Fiat 132
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1972 Fiat 132 (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1972 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 132 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |