1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 57 kg more than 1961 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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Consorte | 850 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |