1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 132 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 37 L |