1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 980 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 850 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |
