1977 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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, 1968 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1968 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
