1969 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 43 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 1088 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850. 2012 Infiniti M 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. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 850 | M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
