1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 390 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 132 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |
