1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1976 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, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 133 | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 133 | 912 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |