2007 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
