1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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 Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Scarabeo | 850 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 30 L |