1962 BMW 700 vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 700 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 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, 1962 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 700 | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
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 | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1950 mm |