1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133.
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, 1972 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 133 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |