1996 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 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 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 740 | 850 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2040 mm |