1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GT | 850 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2040 mm |