1999 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1999 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
