1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 37 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 857 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
