1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 11 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 428 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 850 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
