1990 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 868 kg more than 1967 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |
