1942 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1942 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1942 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1942 Fiat 500. 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.
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1942 Fiat 500 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 500 | Z4 |
Year Released | 1942 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 567 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2497 mm |