1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline. 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 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Berline | 116 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 51 L |
