2009 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1964 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 318 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |
