1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 35 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 613 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |