1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |