2002 BMW 332 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 34 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 929 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 332 | 850 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |