1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 928 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |