1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Triumph 2.5
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 850 and 1968 Triumph 2.5 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 2.5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 2.5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2.5 weights approximately 418 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 Triumph 2.5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1968 Triumph 2.5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | 2.5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |
