1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 133 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 133 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |