1993 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Fiat 500
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1955 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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1993 BMW M3 | 1955 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M3 | 500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |