1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2040 mm |
