1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1967 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 60 | 850 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |