1988 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 BMW 316 (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |