1989 BMW 850 vs. 1964 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline 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 181 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 BMW 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1964 Fiat Berline | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | Berline |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |