1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1965 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 500 | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |