1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 5 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 132 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
