1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 23 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 930 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 133 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
