1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 1966 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850.
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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
