1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 50 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1822 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 850 | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 83 L |
