1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 11 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1984 Rover 3500 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. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 132 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
