1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 132 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 46 L |