1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Polara and 1968 Fiat 850 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 765 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Polara | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 30 L |
