1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Fiat 132 (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 132 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 132 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
