1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1040 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 850 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |