1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1966 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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
