1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 555 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 850 | GTC |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
