1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 10 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, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 37 L |
