1990 Chrysler Viper vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1990 Chrysler Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 858 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler Viper | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 850 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
