1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 648 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.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 850 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |