1963 BMW 502 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 502 | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |