1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 1070 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 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3090 mm |
