1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 132 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |
