1991 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 318 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1961 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, 1991 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 500 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1950 mm |