1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 710 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
