1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida

To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 7 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133.

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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 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 1985 Toyota Cressida
Make Fiat Toyota
Model 133 Cressida
Year Released 1978 1985
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 842 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 33 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.9:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3460 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2670 mm


 

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