1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 400 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.
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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 133 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |