1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 17 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 560 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, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Fiat | Venturi |
Model | 850 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |