1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750.
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, 1968 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 750 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 850 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |