1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1969 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, 1964 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 850 | P6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |