1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1977 Toyota Celica 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. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 132 | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |