1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 788 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
