2006 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 1250 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, 2006 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
