1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1929 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Express |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3429 mm |
