1964 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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 Cabriolet (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
