1998 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 850 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2040 mm |