1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 45 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 916 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850. 2012 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 850 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
