1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 133 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1976 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 595 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
