1995 BMW 730 vs. 1972 Fiat 500
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1972 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 1972 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 22 L |
