1994 BMW 840 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 840 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
