1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1988 TVR Type S is newer by 27 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR Type S weights approximately 287 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, 1988 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 850 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |
