1994 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 22 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 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M5 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
