1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1966 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Innocenti A 40. 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 Fiat 132 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1966 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
Model | 132 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |