1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 380 kg more than 1974 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 133 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
