1996 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 316 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
