1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline 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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |
