1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 384 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
