1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 880 kg more than 1976 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 133 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
