1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 655 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 133 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 133 | 944 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |