1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 32 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 785 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | 850 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
