1987 BMW 750 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 14 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 850 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |