1979 Fiat 133 vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2007 Maserati Spyder is newer by 28 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 1030 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, 2007 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 2007 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 133 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
