1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 33 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 870 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 850 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
