1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 1971 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda 1300 weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1970 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1296 cc |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2200 mm |