1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 21 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 610 | 850 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |