1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 850 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2040 mm |
