1998 BMW 323 vs. 1963 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline. 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 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1963 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 323 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
