2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z9 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1950 mm |
