1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2280 mm |