1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 366 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |