1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 145 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 33 L |