1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 23 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 445 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.
Because 1968 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
