1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota 4Runner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1999 Toyota 4Runner (290 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1999 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
