1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Turbo | 850 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2040 mm |