2009 BMW 120 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 30 L |
