1964 Fiat Berline 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 Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline 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 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Berline | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
