2004 BMW 120 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 737 kg more than 1961 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, 2004 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
