1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1963 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1963 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 247 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500.
Because 1963 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 BMW 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1963 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1963 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1500 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2260 mm |
