2005 BMW 740 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 45 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 1535 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 740 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1960 mm |
