1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 320 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 133 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
