1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 385 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |