1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 850 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |