1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 132 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
