1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 38 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 2001 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 934 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Fiat | Maybach |
Model | 850 | 57 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3400 mm |