1960 BMW 700 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1960 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 700 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 22 L |
