1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1966 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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Pickster | 850 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |