2004 BMW 120 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 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 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
