2001 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |