1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2040 mm |
