1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 879 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Skylark | 850 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |