2001 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1968 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
