2002 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 64 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
