1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 585 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1958 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 2-Litre | 850 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2040 mm |