1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1984 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 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 965 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2180 mm |
