1991 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1991 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 320 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 850 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |