1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1044 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.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
