1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1973 BMW 2004 and 1973 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 2004 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 2004 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 2004 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |
