1977 Fiat 133 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 690 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 133 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2451 mm |
