1962 BMW 1500 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 45 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 977 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1500 | Ducato |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3710 mm |