1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 2000 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 2000 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 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, 1966 BMW 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 2000 | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 2000 | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |