1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 132 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
