1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 132 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
