1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 MG MGB
To start off, 1974 MG MGB is newer by 6 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 MG MGB weights approximately 285 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, 1974 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1974 MG MGB | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 850 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2320 mm |
