1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 1,191 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1303 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1303 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1968 Volkswagen 1303 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 850 | 1303 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |