1966 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Grand Break | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Grand Break | 640 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
