2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1517 kg more than 1968 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | 850 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 30 L |