1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 375 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |