1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 132 | 912 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |