1972 Fiat 850 vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 31 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 850 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |
