1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 3000 Mk II | 850 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2040 mm |
