1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 132 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |