1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 1979 Seat 133 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Seat 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 Fiat 132 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 132 | 133 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2030 mm |