2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 197 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1970 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1540 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 22 L |
