1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 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 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Fiat | ZAZ |
Model | 850 | 966 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |