1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 570 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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 133 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 133 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |