1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 133 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
