1963 BMW 700 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1963 BMW 700.
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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1963 BMW 700 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |