1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500.
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 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
