1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 900 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 133 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2030 mm |
