1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 133 and 1977 Renault 20 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Renault 20 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Fiat 133 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Fiat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Renault 20 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1977 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 133 | 20 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
