1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 42 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 2024 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Fiat 850 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 148 L |