1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 850 and 1971 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph GT6 (107 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph GT6 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 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 850 | GT6 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2120 mm |