1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 1110 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
