1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 132 | Exige |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |