1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 1997 Innocenti Mille is newer by 36 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 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Innocenti Mille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 247 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
Because 1961 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Innocenti Mille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Innocenti Mille (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Innocenti Mille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1997 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | 850 | Mille |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
