1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Cabriolet | M5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2889 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |