1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1963 Fiat 2300 is newer by 2 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 697 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 2300 | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |