1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Fiat 1200 (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2350 mm |