1957 BMW 503 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1957 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 503 | 850 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |