1979 Fiat 133 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 22 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tamora weights approximately 360 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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 133 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
