1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 132 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 77 L |
