1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. 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, 1967 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |