1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 850 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
