1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1962 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1800 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
