1988 BMW 524 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 27 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 742 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 524 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
