1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1973 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 132 and 1973 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 249 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, 1973 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1973 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 132 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |