1979 Fiat 133 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 31 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1628 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 133 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3645 mm |
