1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 133 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2820 mm |
