1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400.
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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
