1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1975 Fiat 133 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Austin |
| Model | 133 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
