1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1973 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 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 2300 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 2300 | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |