1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 133 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750.
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, 1962 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
