1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 240 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 133 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |