2001 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 31 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 1010 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2040 mm |
