1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 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 1,756 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 116 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
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 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 132 | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |