1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2002 McLaren F1
To start off, 2002 McLaren F1 is newer by 29 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 McLaren F1 weights approximately 81 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, 2002 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 2002 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 132 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
