1972 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
