1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |