1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Honda Jazz
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 17 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Because 1967 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1984 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
