1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500.
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 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |