1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTV | 850 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
