1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Charger | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
Model | Charger | 850 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2040 mm |