1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1962 BMW Isetta
To start off, both 1962 Fiat Berline and 1962 BMW Isetta were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1962 BMW Isetta. (13 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 910 kg more than 1962 BMW Isetta. 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.
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1962 Fiat Berline | 1962 BMW Isetta | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Berline | Isetta |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 13 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 1 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1510 mm |