1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 11 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 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, 1986 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 133 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
