1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1973 Datsun 240Z
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 132 and 1973 Datsun 240Z were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Datsun 240Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1973 Datsun 240Z.
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 Datsun 240Z (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Datsun 240Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1973 Datsun 240Z 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. 1973 Datsun 240Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1973 Datsun 240Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Datsun |
| Model | 132 | 240Z |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2300 mm |
