2005 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 46 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), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 810 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, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 750 |
Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 141 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 64 mm |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |