1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 650 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.
Because 1979 Fiat 133 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Fiat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 133 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
