2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Blazer | 850 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
