1981 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 BMW 520. 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 520. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1965 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 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 | 1220 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |