1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100.
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, 1960 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
