1982 BMW 628 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 21 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 857 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
