1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 132 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
