1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 132 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |