2007 BMW 118 vs. 1963 Fiat Berline
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 1963 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1963 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | Berline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
