1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 45 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 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 1097 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
