1964 Fiat 850 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 43 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 980 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 850 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 135 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 | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |
