1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 132 | EH |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
