1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |
