1973 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1973 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 133 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |