1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1992 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 24 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1075 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 1992 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1992 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |
