1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 33 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tamora weights approximately 335 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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 850 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
