2009 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 740 | 850 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2040 mm |