2005 BMW 740 vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline. 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 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 740 | Berline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
