1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 34 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 940 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 850 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |
