1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | 132 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |