1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Fiat 133
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 858 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 133 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |
