1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1966 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Fiat 132. 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 132 | 1966 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 132 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
