1976 Fiat 133 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 36 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 415 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 133 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3310 mm |
