1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 132 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 132 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |
