2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1939 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | 850 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2040 mm |
