1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 468 kg more than 1967 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 850 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
