1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 132 | 5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |