1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 20 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1.
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 Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z1 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
