1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 133 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
