1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1200 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 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | 133 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |
