1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 850 and 1970 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,158 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Torana weights approximately 75 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, 1970 Holden Torana (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1970 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 850 | Torana |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
