1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 23 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 711 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.
Because 1973 Fiat 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Fiat 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 132 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
