1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 850 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |