1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 544 kg more than 1968 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Berline | 850 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 30 L |
