1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Fiat 132

To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 480 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Avanti Avanti 1977 Fiat 132
Make Avanti Fiat
Model Avanti 132
Year Released 1984 1977
Engine Size 5002 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2560 mm


 

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