2007 BMW 330 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1962 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 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
