1997 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Campagnola 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 267 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat Campagnola 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.
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1997 BMW 850 | 1966 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |