1990 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1967 Fiat 2300. 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1967 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |