1974 Fiat 133 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 39 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 133 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
