1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 25 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Caldina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |