1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Kia Joice

To start off, 1998 Kia Joice 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 659 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 Kia Joice, 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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Fiat 850 1998 Kia Joice
Make Fiat Kia
Model 850 Joice
Year Released 1968 1998
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 841 cc 1977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 41 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 60 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 726 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2730 mm


 

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