1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | 850 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3048 mm |
