1968 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Dart | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |