1978 Fiat 133 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 29 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1095 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 133 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2490 mm |
