1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 132 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |