2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 268 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z9 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1850 mm |
