1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 85 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.
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, 1978 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 133 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
