1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 1212 kg more than 1961 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 850 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
