1985 BMW M6 vs. 1985 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1985 BMW M6 and 1985 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1985 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | Regata |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
