1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 854 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.
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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 2800 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
