2009 BMW 120 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 36 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 1,995 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 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 850 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |