1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 235 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 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |