1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1960 TVR Grantura
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 TVR Grantura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 TVR Grantura would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 TVR Grantura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 TVR Grantura. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 TVR Grantura.
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 TVR Grantura (102 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 TVR Grantura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1960 TVR Grantura | |
Make | Fiat | TVR |
Model | 850 | Grantura |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |