1966 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 35 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Noble M12 weights approximately 254 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
Make | Fiat | Noble |
Model | 850 | M12 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |