1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 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 (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 906 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |