1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 41 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 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1763 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 850 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
