1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 132 and 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 710 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 132 | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 462 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |