1996 BMW 745 vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 745 | 500 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |