1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV is newer by 24 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV 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, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 850 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
