1964 BMW 700 vs. 1978 Fiat 133
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 133 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1978 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
