1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 850 and 1971 Monteverdi Sierra were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
| Model | 850 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
