1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1982 Fiat 126
To start off, 1982 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 133 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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, 1979 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1982 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 133 | 126 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |