1983 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 850 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2040 mm |