1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 132. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | 132 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |