1992 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 20 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 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, 1992 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
