1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 650T 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 31 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1968 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 850 | 650T |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 40 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 | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |