1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2560 mm |
