1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1942 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1942 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1942 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 965 kg more than 1942 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1942 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3200 CS | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 567 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
