1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 840 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
