1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 125 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 133 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
