1985 BMW 628 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 628 | 850 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
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 Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2040 mm |