1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Cabriolet | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |
