1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1600 | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 44 L |