1996 BMW 332 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 37 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 570 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 332 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
