1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1962 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
