1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 850 and 1969 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 739 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
