1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Fiat 133
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (53 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 133 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
