1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1977 Fiat 132 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | Lagonda | 132 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |