1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 28 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 250 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 132 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
