1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 14 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 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 492 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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
