1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1963 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 92 kg more than 1961 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, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |