2007 BMW M vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M | 850 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
