1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Steyr 126
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 850 and 1972 Steyr 126 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 1972 Steyr 126. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr 126.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1972 Steyr 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 850 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
