1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1966 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 29 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, 1968 Fiat 850 (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1966 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZAZ |
| Model | 850 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |
