1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, both 1968 Abarth 1300 and 1968 Fiat 850 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 30 L |
