1998 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 500 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1310 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |