1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 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 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 132 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |
