1959 BMW 700 vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 35 L |
