2007 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
