1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
