1989 BMW 850 vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 767 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600. 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |