1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 49 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 465 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Berline | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |