1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 12 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), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 743 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, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 850 | GTS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
