1998 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300.
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 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 2300. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1965 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1965 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1965 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1476 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |