1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 330 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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 133 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
