1978 Fiat 133 vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 31 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 1430 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 133 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2860 mm |
