1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 132 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 38 L |
