1993 BMW 840 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 840 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
