1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1962 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 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 56 L |
