1987 BMW 730 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1602 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |