1998 BMW 845 vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 1966 Fiat OT | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 845 | OT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1280 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2030 mm |