1974 Fiat 133 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 133 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
