1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 280 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 133 | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |