1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 4 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), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 280 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |