1993 BMW 316 vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |