1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 21 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 470 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1998 Ferrari 456M 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. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 456M | 132 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 56 L |