2005 BMW 116 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 116 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1280 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
