1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1970 Triumph Stag is newer by 9 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Stag weights approximately 587 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, 1970 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Stag |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |