1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 29 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | 850 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2810 mm |
