1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 28 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 850 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3070 mm |
