1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 458 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.
Because 1967 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1969 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |