1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 132 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |