1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 (43 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1303 weights approximately 130 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, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1303 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 133 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
