1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 132 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 265 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 | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |