2004 BMW 120 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1967 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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |
