1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 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 71 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 60 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z1 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
