1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
