1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 1972 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Vega | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2040 mm |
