1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 4 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 133 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
