1984 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1963 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 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1000 kg | 485 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 | 55 L | 38 L |
