1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
