1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 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, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Singer |
| Model | 850 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2320 mm |
