1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 25 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 132 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |