1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 2008 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 500 | 316 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 63 L |