1984 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 564 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, 1984 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |