1994 BMW 730 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
