1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 25 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 132 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |