1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 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 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 510 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 132 | 928 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 5397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |