1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 374 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, 1998 Honda Civic, 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, 1998 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
