1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 132 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |