1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
