1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 18 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Fiat | Venturi |
Model | 132 | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |