1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 132 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |