1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 15 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 140 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, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 850 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
