1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 45 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1495 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 2012 BMW 730 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. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 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 | 480 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 82 L |
