1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1966 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1966 Fiat 850 and 1966 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Seat 1500 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1966 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 850 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
