1995 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1967 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 500 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 22 L |