1968 AMC AMX vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | AMC | Fiat |
Model | AMX | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2040 mm |