1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 850 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |