1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 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 27 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1968 Fiat 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 44 L |