1986 BMW 735 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 1131 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 BMW 735 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 735 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1960 mm |
