1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1978 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 10 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1978 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1978 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 850 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |