1998 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 27 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 328 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 328 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2040 mm |
