1997 BMW 850 vs. 1955 Fiat V8
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1955 Fiat V8. (125 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1955 Fiat V8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat V8 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1955 Fiat V8 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | V8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |