1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 1800 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, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 850 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2460 mm |