2003 BMW 645 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 645 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1960 mm |
