1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 34 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 207 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, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 850 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
