1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 133 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 133 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
