2009 BMW 130 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 37 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 130 | 850 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 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 |