2005 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 32 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 740 | 850 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2040 mm |