1991 BMW 730 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1948 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.
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1991 BMW 730 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | 500 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |