1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 482 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, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1989 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 850 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
